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LIGHTNING
STRAIGHT KNIFE CUTTING MACHINES
This manual contains
parts
& service information
for
the
following models:
• LIGHTOMATIC
• PLASTAMATIC
• POWERGLIDE
• POWERMATIC
Third Edition
Published
JUNE2004
IMPORTANT
Before operating this
machine,
self
or
the safety features,
functions and adjustments for this machine.
Serial Number
LIGHTNING INTERNATIONAL N.A., INC.
5570 CREEK ROAD • CINCINNATI, OH 45242
PHONE: 513-791-4932 • FAX513-791-5969
•TOLL
FREE 1-800-385-BOLT
familiarize your-
the operator with
all
lor
your
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Operating
Instructions
To
do
set.
(part #2900328)
knife
when
this turn the Knurled Rotor
should
not
knob
is
rotated.
Knob
at
the
rear
of
the
machine.
strike the Toeplate or the table
The
THIS
IS A HAZARDOUS
AND
SHOULD
•
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attempting to
For operator safety
•
Keep
in
not
top of
possible when cutting material
• Never place hands batween Presser Foot Rod
and
mechanism while the machine is running.
• Never use a machine with a broken or
improper guard.
• Operator should remove all loose fitting
jewelry, do not wear loose or baggy fitting
clothing
cover
•
For
additional safety
use of steel gloves.
The
purchaser must instruct all operators on
the proper use of this machine.
should
industrial safety measures, devices, and
equipment should
operator.
incorrect
ily
injury.
nel
to instruct new operators, contact your
Lightning
or fax Lightning direct. Help can
• The
blade
factory sharpened
injury handle with extreme care.
•
Use
only
and
operate the machine.
PUTTING
•
When
your Lightning
operation,
room
temoerature.
•
Make
sure a Knife
installed,
system.
•
Before
the
motor rotates freely
BE
disconnect electrical connector before
work
the Presser Foot down when machine is
use, and keep Presser Foot resting on
the
lay
or
KnHe
or
in the path of the Sharpener
and
persons
or
pull it back.
be
documented.
All
operators must be warned that
use
of this machine can cause bod-
If
you
do not have qualified person-
sales representative or call, write
provided with a
the
handles provided to lift, carry
YOUR
the machine
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allow
the machine to
damage
TYPE
OF
USED
WITH
CARE:
on
machine.
•••
as
dose
to the material as
or
wHh
long hair should
we
also recommend the
Such training
All
standard and
be
provided to protect the
be
new
machine is
and
ready
to
use.
INTO
is
first put into service/
come
is installed. If
may
occur
is
plugged
and
no
to
sharpener
in,
make
the knife is properly
MACHINERY
machine is on.
arranged.
To
avoid
SERVICE.
to
blade is
sure
BEFORE
• Add oil to machine.
Assembly,
(112901102)
gent
capacity is to
hours of operation.
NOTE:
only with
plete the shift. Never over fill
reservoir over night.
• Lightning motors are Repulsion Induction
Motors, requiring
phase
plug
•
Make
lion.
Sharpener
move
knurled
hand
STARTING
•
Read
•
Make
•
Make
•
Make
•
Turn
revolutions by
• Connect electrical plug
• Switch
STARTING:
see #2900180, page
or good grade 20-30 non-deter·
oil. Fill until housing is to
RED
To
avoid oil leakage, fill oil reservoir
the
amount of oil needed to com-
only.
Be sure electric
and
connector
sure sharpener
II
not,
raise
Trip
Release
sharpener
knob
to
make
at
sure
up
rear
~AUTION
Put
oil
in
line
and
will last for eight
11
0 or
2201230
are
properly installed.
assembly
Lock
Lever
Lever
(B)
into
lodked
of
motor a few
knife
moves
MACHINE:
all
above
information first.
sure motor
sure a
sure sharpener
Knurled
power
blade
Knob
hand
"ON".
switch
is
in
is
at
rear
to
is
in
machine.
in
locked position.
of
see
if
Oil
Housing
3.
Use
1/2
capacity.
or
leave oil
vo~
supply,
machine
is
in
locked
(A)
up,
half
way
position.
revolutions
easily.
"OFF"
position.
motor over a
Knife
moves
Oil
in
single
then
down
Turn
CHANGING THE BLADE:
• Switch off the machine
power
•
•
supply.
When
the
old blade is
with the
is
without the blade correctly
To
restarting the machine, turn the black Knurled
Rotor
tion by hand. If the blade is not
position,
changing operation must
Knife
Slot Cleaning
removed.
ensure the blade is correctly
The machine must not be turned
Knob
at
the rear of the motor one
it will hit the Toeplate
and
disconnect the
removed,
Tool
in
place.
ba
recommenced.
clean care fully
so
that alliin!
in
place before
revolu-
in
the correct
and
the blade
IMPORTANT:
• For the first week
has been
should be turned on and off a few times (flash
starting) before allowing it to run continuously.
This permits the
into the moving parts.
idle for
or
two,
or
after the machine
any
length of time, the motor
oil to warm up and flow easily
Full
posi·
press
and
by
few
freely.
on
WHEN
LEVEL
MACHINE
SURFACE.
IS
NOT
EXTRA
IN
SERVICE
CAUTION
STORE
SHOULD
SAFELY
BE
EXERCISED
IN A WARM
LIGHTNING
2
AREA
WITH
ON A FIRM
TALLER
AND
MODELS.
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LUBRICATION
OF
YOUR LIGHTNING CUTTER
2 Drops - Oil only
(2901152, 2901154, 2901156 & 2901158)
DAILY
4
Drops-
Oil only
Idler Gear hole
(for
Idler Gear 2900692)
in
WEEKLY
in
Small Tubes
AMPS
- 110V 220V
PGD
PMT
LMT
PLT
8.5 5.4
8.5
6.5 2.5
8.5 3.5
4.3
DAILY
12 Drops • Oil only
Oiler Housing before
commencing work.
DO NOT put Oil
Oiler Housing more
frequently than once
in 24 hour period.
in
in
MONTHLY
4Drops-Oil
only at base of
LH&RH
Square Drive
Shafts,
(2901452-2901464;
2901472-2901464)
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2 Drops • Oil only in both
WEEKLY
Rear Belt
(2901068, 2901072)
Pulleys
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Sharpener
Release
Lever{
B)
Electrical Connector
Knurled Rotor Knob
(2900328) & Cover
~
Presser
Lift Hook
Sharpener
GearBox
For)!
Assembly
Knife
Guard
(Presser
Fool
Rod).
Knife-----
(See
Knives
Presser
Foot
___
__
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---
page
15.)
_.,...,
.,.
r---
Front
Head
Face
Plate
Sharpener
Release
Lever
(B)
Presser
Foot
Lift Hook
LIGHTNING
4
Roller
Assembly
Handle--...,..
Presser
Foot L!l\ler
Sharpener
(See
Belts-------
page 13.)
'j.,.i---
Trip
Lock
Lever
(A)
Sharpener
Gear
Box
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LIGHTNING
The
parts section of this manual
into major
parts
each
SHARPENER
HOUSING
PAGES8,9,
10 & 11
assemblies
and
their numbers
page
as indicated.
PARTS
shown
can
~l
ILLUSTRATIONS
has
been divided
below,
be
found
individual
on
AND
PARTS
LIST
8
KNIVES
PAGE15
LOWER
SHARPENER
UNIT
PAGES
12 & 13
When ordering parts - Specify: Part
IMPORTANT
number, description, machine size, machine
FOOTPLATE & STANDARD
PAGE
14
This machine
equipped with a factory
sharpened knife
Always exercise care
when
handling or
using
this machine.
lNG
is
blade.
serial number and parts manual edition.
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